BEST WHITE BREAD

**Makes 2 Loaves

2 c. warm water

1 T. yeast

1 T. shortening or margarine

2 T. sugar

2 t. salt

⅓ c. powdered milk

⅓ c. instant potato flakes (optional)

In large mixer place yeast, sugar, salt, milk, shortening, and flakes. Add warm water and mix well.

Slowly add enough bread flour (about 6 cups) to make a soft dough. Knead for at least 5 minutes.

Let rise until double. (1 Hour)

Roll into loaf shapes and place in greased loaf pans. 

Let rise again for 30 minutes, until doubled. 

Bake at 375* for 35 minutes or until golden.

*Here are some hints for bread making.

1. If you are lucky enough to have one of those bread machines, and they work for you, then read no more.
2. Find a few recipes you can really work with and have success, then don’t try any new ones.
3. Try to use bread flour, whenever possible
4. Test your yeast occasionally. I try to use the SAF brand of yeast, but I know people who don’t like it
5. Use a bread mixer whenever you can. I have a Kitchenetics brand; Bosch is also good. Just let the  mixer do the kneading and the other work.
6. Practice, practice, and practice. Some times will be less successful than others, but most results are edible.